> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.primestaked.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.primestaked.com/prime-staked-eth/what-is-an-lrt.md). # What is an LRT? A liquid restaking token (LST) represents a way to keep your investments liquid while engaging in the restaking process on EigenLayer. Typically, depositing capital into EigenLayer would make your funds illiquid. However, by depositing an LST into Prime Staked ETH, you receive an equivalent amount of primeETH, ensuring your capital continues to be restaked on EigenLayer. The advantage of this approach is threefold. First, it allows you to benefit from EigenLayer points, which are rewards you'd normally receive for directly depositing into EigenLayer. Second, you also become eligible to earn PrimeETH experience points (XP). Finally, holders also earn the underlying ETH staking rewards from the LSTs. The process of minting primeETH, in return for your LST deposit, keeps your funds liquid. This means you can use primeETH within the DeFi ecosystem, all while earning rewards from EigenLayer, PrimeETH XP, and ETH staking rewards. This system is designed to maximize the utility and liquidity of your investments in the DeFi space. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.primestaked.com/prime-staked-eth/what-is-an-lrt.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.